Did You Know?
Is drying and curing the same thing?
No. Drying means that the surface layer is no longer wet or damp to the touch. Curing, on the other hand, means that acrylic has reached its maximum hardness thereby providing the necessary protection of your flooring.
How can tire marks from forklifts or pallet jacks be removed?
Tire marks from forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment should be treated promptly with a concrete-safe degreaser or cleaner. The product should be applied according to the manufacturer’s directions, allowed time to loosen the mark, then scrubbed with an appropriate non-damaging brush or floor machine before rinsing thoroughly. Stubborn marks may require professional treatment to avoid damaging the surface or protective coating. Contact ServiceMaster Clean of Aurora and Newmarket for professional cleaning of your concrete floors.
Why do I need to clean and disinfect?
A common misconception is that cleaning and disinfection are one and the same. In reality, they are two different processes which achieve related results but not the same results. Cleaning is the removal of visible dirt and soiling, for example the coffee ring on a kitchen counter. While cleaning may remove pathogens from surfaces by wiping them away, it does NOT kill pathogens. Disinfection, on the other hand, does KILL pathogens on surfaces through the use of chemicals. As such, both processes are used together – first cleaning, then disinfection – in infection control efforts. Please note – not all disinfectants are created equally! Typically, disinfectants are developed to kill certain types or classes of pathogens. As such, ensure that the disinfectant used in your facility has been approved to treat your pathogen of concern.